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Ok Ladies, what is your Favorite Compression Garment?

JBKO — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:40:27 GMT

With Holiday parties coming up, I want to look my best. What is your favorite girdle to whittle your waist?

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:43:23 GMT

Spanx?

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Mz iMac — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:50:12 GMT

Girdle? Haven't heard that word in eons!

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JBKO — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:56:36 GMT

Yeah, I'm a Grey Gardens fan so girdle is in my vocabulary.

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cherry — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 01:33:24 GMT

None and I don't think you fool anyone but yourself ,when you wear one thinking it's going to do a miracle job. I think its best to buy a clothing size that fits properly, and be comfortable.

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jaxs mom — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 01:39:43 GMT

For waist whittling a corset of course.

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luv-the-Q — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 01:40:25 GMT

@JBKO Yes, a girdle is required for "the best costume for the day"! Lil' Edie is my favorite fashionista. She worked with what she had. 😁

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Trinity11 — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 02:15:36 GMT

I haven't worn Spanx in years because I found them very uncomfortable. I prefer to wear my normal lingerie during the holiday season because I don't wear anything all that form fitting that would require Spanx. I am average weight, small boned and really don't need anything to hold me in...the clothing I wear isn't tight. I think buying clothing that isn't too small is key.

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JBKO — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 02:19:33 GMT

I actually have some shapewear from Yummie Tummie that makes a difference in my opinion. Wondering if anyone has something better to recommend though.

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Noel7 — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 02:20:56 GMT

None.

They're dangerous for women, obviously men too, see report:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/20/spanx-shapewear_n_4616907.html

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 02:23:49 GMT

Cut out salt! Now.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 02:24:02 GMT

I do have some jiggle spots but I usually just ignore them and wear regular undergarments. Comfort first, you know. But if it's a special occasion, I might wear a jockey brand shaper that has minimal comtrol in it. Or if I need to hide my back fat, I'll wear one of those bra/panty camisole things.

Seriously, though.....I have to feel really good to put my comfort aside since I've gotten older.

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Susan Louise — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 02:27:47 GMT

I have never owned one of those contraptions in my life. I choose to be free of any discomfort...especially during the holidays

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:35:45 GMT

Just....No.

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JaneMarple — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 06:04:22 GMT

I love watching old movies and I've noticed that women from the 30's-70's really looked good in their clothes. Their clothing seemed to fall right over the hips and fall right into place. I also noticed in old family photos the same thing, nice clean lines

My mother was a busty woman and wore a long lined bra and girdle just about everyday and she always had a neat appearance. Last year a cousin of mine was married and her daughter looked horrible in her gown, it wasn't that it was too tight but it showed her rolls through a very beautiful garment. If she had worn some sort of shapewear, she would have looked much better.

As for myself, I wear pantyhose when wearing slacks and spanx when wearing dresses and skirts. (I know I'm in for it now)

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Moonchilde — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 07:21:16 GMT

I used to wear one of these, not that many years ago. It really worked and made a difference. It wasn't all that uncomfortable - I wouldn't/couldn't have worn it if it was. It was light, and not hot at all. Took forever to do all the little hooks, though! Maidenform Waist Nipper. Not all that expensive either.

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circles — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:51:06 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
I used to wear one of these, not that many years ago. It really worked and made a difference. It wasn't all that uncomfortable - I wouldn't/couldn't have worn it if it was. It was light, and not hot at all. Took forever to do all the little hooks, though! Maidenform Waist Nipper. Not all that expensive either.

Just a curious question...did you have to undo those hooks everytime you needed to use the bathroom.....with my bladder i would be having tragic accidents before i could get out of this...lol....

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:54:25 GMT

@circles wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
I used to wear one of these, not that many years ago. It really worked and made a difference. It wasn't all that uncomfortable - I wouldn't/couldn't have worn it if it was. It was light, and not hot at all. Took forever to do all the little hooks, though! Maidenform Waist Nipper. Not all that expensive either.

Just a curious question...did you have to undo those hooks everytime you needed to use the bathroom.....with my bladder i would be having tragic accidents before i could get out of this...lol....

@circles, it looks too rigid and hard for my comfort level but as far as the washroom goes, I could see pulling the panty over the corset for easy access.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:00:44 GMT

@circles wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
I used to wear one of these, not that many years ago. It really worked and made a difference. It wasn't all that uncomfortable - I wouldn't/couldn't have worn it if it was. It was light, and not hot at all. Took forever to do all the little hooks, though! Maidenform Waist Nipper. Not all that expensive either.

Just a curious question...did you have to undo those hooks everytime you needed to use the bathroom.....with my bladder i would be having tragic accidents before i could get out of this...lol....

LOL! Heck no. As I recall, I just flipped the part that would rest on undies up and then flipped it back down. It's very flexible. The only rigid part is the thin stays you can see running vertically around every few inches - and they do bend. Also - the photo shows it riding lower than mine did, for sure.

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SahmIam — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:10:55 GMT

I was going to day Under Armour.

Obviously that's not the type of compression you're looking for.

Carry on!